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Republican Ex-Candidate Is Convicted in Shooting Plot Targeting New Mexico Democrats
Solomon Peña, who lost an election for a statehouse seat in 2022, was convicted on all 13 counts.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Failed candidate found guilty in shooting plot against New Mexico Democrats
A failed Republican candidate was found guilty Wednesday of hiring people to shoot at the homes of local Democratic leaders after he lost an election for the New Mexico House of Representatives, ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target
His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
4 suspects arrested in mass shooting that erupted in New Mexico park
Police in Las Cruces, New Mexico, are investigating a mass shooting that occurred on the night of March 21.ABC News - 4d -
Democrats set to host town halls targeting vulnerable House Republicans
Democratic committees are set to host town halls across the country to target vulnerable House Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort, which has been dubbed “People’s Town Halls,” was ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
House Republicans targeting 26 Democrats on initial midterm list
The National Republican Congressional Campaign (NRCC) rolled out a list of 26 vulnerable House Democrats it plans to target in the 2026 midterms. The list includes California Reps. Josh Harder, ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
3 killed, 15 injured in mass shooting in New Mexico park
Three people were killed and 15 others were injured at "an unsanctioned car show" in a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico Friday night mass shooting, according to police. NBC News’ Camila Bernal has ...NBC News - 5d -
Two people arrested after shooting in New Mexico kills 3
Authorities in New Mexico arrested two people, age 17 and 20, in connection to a mass shooting that occurred Friday night at a park in Las Cruces. At least three people were killed and more than a ...NBC News - 4d -
Two men convicted of murder-for-hire plot against Iranian American journalist in New York
Masih Alinejad had incurred the wrath of Tehran by campaigning for Iranian women to reject strict dress codes. Two men have been found guilty of plotting to assassinate the Iranian American ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.CBS News - 3d -
Two arrested after New Mexico mass shooting kills 3 and injures 15
A 17-year-old and a 20-year-old man were arrested in connection with a shooting that killed three people and injured 15 at an unsanctioned car show in a New Mexico park Friday night.NBC News - 4d -
Two men convicted in Iranian plot to kill U.S.-based critic
Two men have been convicted of murder-for-hire as part of an Iranian government plot to silence a critic in the United States, federal prosecutors said Friday.NBC News - 6d -
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Ex-Barcelona presidential candidate criticises Laporta’s leadership and calls for new model
Former FC Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has once again voiced his concerns about the club’s management, urging a complete restructuring to align with modern football’s demands. Spe...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Three killed, over a dozen injured in New Mexico park shooting
Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that erupted during an unsanctioned car show at Young Park in Las Cruces, N.M. Police say a dispute between two groups escalated into gunfire, leaving ...NBC News - 5d -
Florida Democratic candidates comfortably outraise GOP opponents in special election
The two Democrats running in special elections to fill vacant House seats in Florida overwhelmingly outraised their Republican opponents despite being long shots to win early next month. Democrats ...The Hill - 6d -
Jury to hear from Iranian dissident who was allegedly target of murder-for-hire plot
Journalist and Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad will testify in Manhattan Tuesday in the trial of two men implicated in a murder-for-hire plot against her. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman ...CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Democrats react to Schumer supporting Republican push to avoid a government shutdown
Democratic lawmakers are reacting to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning to vote to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution presented by Republicans in Congress. CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles
Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack asks for new lawyers at sentencing
The judge had appointed standby counsel but Cholo Abdi Abdullah, who represented himself during his trial, said he did not want them to represent him at sentencing.ABC News - 3d -
Democrat wins special election for Minnesota state House seat
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate David Gottfried is projected to win a special election for a seat in the Minnesota House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gottfried, a pro bono ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
House GOP campaign arm rolls out ad targeting Democrats over shutdown vote
The National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out an ad Wednesday targeting House Democrats who voted against a measure on Tuesday to fund the government through September and avoid a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Shooting at Park in New Mexico Leaves at At Least 3 Dead and 15 Injured
An altercation between two groups led up to the gunfire at an unsanctioned gathering of drivers of modified sports cars on Friday night, officials said.The New York Times - 5d -
Three killed and 15 injured in New Mexico mass shooting
Four people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested and charged with three open counts of murder.BBC News - 4d -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - Mar. 6 -
3 killed, 15 injured in shootout at 'unsanctioned car show' in New Mexico park
Three people were killed and 15 others were injured in a shooting at an "an unsanctioned car show" in a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Friday night, police said.NBC News - 5d -
Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings
The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues
A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Schumer: Democrats have 'a real direction now'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has been the target of scathing criticism from members of his own party after voting for a Republican-drafted stopgap spending bill that cut ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Democrats struggle against relentless Republican hammering on immigration
Republicans put Democrats in the hot seat as they continue to try and win the messaging wars on immigration policy.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Ex-UFC champ Velasquez sentenced for shooting
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to prison time Monday for a shooting that took place in 2022.ESPN - 3d -
Supreme Court rules against New York crime family associate over ‘crimes of violence’
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that crimes committed through inaction can still be violent, rejecting a New York crime family associate’s claim that his conviction in a foiled murder-for-hire ...The Hill - 6d -
Most Democrats want party to mainly focus on stopping GOP agenda: Survey
Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents in a new poll say they want the party to focus on pushing back on the Republican agenda — not on working across the aisle. In the CNN survey released ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Warren: Democrats ‘showing up’ while Republicans are ‘hiding’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday lauded her fellow Democrats for “showing up” while Republicans are “hiding” from the American people, referring to the GOP's avoidance of in-person town ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown
Ten Senate Democrats join Republicans in 62-38 passage to break filibuster and move bill to final vote. US politics live – latest updates A handful of Senate Democrats on Friday helped pave ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
After two murder trials and a conviction, future of woman accused of poisoning her boss is uncertain
It's unclear what's next for Kaitlyn Conley, the woman accused of poisoning her ex-boyfriend's mother and boss Mary Yoder, after two murder trials and a conviction.NBC News - 6d -
Gerrit Cole injury: Trade candidates, free-agent targets for Yankees with ace headed for Tommy John surgery
New York's rotation is suddenly in peril with the loss of Cole and Luis GilCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
21 House Republicans ask leadership to limit changes to energy tax credits in reconciliation
A group of 21 House Republicans is asking a key committee to limit changes to energy tax credits passed under Democrats as the GOP seeks to overhaul the U.S. tax code. In a new letter dated ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Data helps Met convict 100 men who targeted women
The Met's V100 programme uses data to identify and target men who pose the highest risk to women.BBC News - Mar. 20
